Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi

Freshwater

Akwaeke Emezi with Akwaeke Emezi (Narrator)

6 hours, 43 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Description

An extraordinary debut novel, Freshwater explores the surreal experience of having a fractured self. It centers around a young Nigerian woman, Ada, who develops separate selves within her as a result of being born "with one foot on the other side....

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,973 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
emotional 71%
challenging 67%
reflective 56%
sad 32%
tense 28%
mysterious 27%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 23% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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